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• Norwalk, Connecticut's largest employer, Diageo, is now using 100% renewable sources at its headquarters.
• The Norwalk office joins three of the company's other sites with this initiative, including ones in Illinois, Maryland, and Tennessee; 50% of all the electricity the company uses globally now comes from low-carbon sources.
• The company also uses other renewable sources, including the use of by-products, purchasing carbon offsets for its commercial vehicles and energy efficiency improvements.

From the article:

"This transition is just one of many positive changes Diageo has made in the last five years to deliver significant and sustainable improvements on our environmental impact," said Schwartz. "Diageo has a strong track record as a leader in corporate social responsibility and that is true when it comes to reducing our impact on the environment."

Diageo's facility in Norwalk has earned an Energy Star from the USA Environmental Protection Agency, and the building is currently being assessed for LEED certification. Occupancy sensor lighting, maximization of natural light and optimal settings for heating and cooling has also helped to deliver overall reductions in energy use. ...